1888 Large Pic Atlas Large Antique Map Oceania Australia, New Zealand

Description:Thislarge fine lithograph layered coloured original map was published in the extremely significant Australian & New Zealand Australian & New Zealand publicationThe Picturesque Atlas of Australasiabetween 1886-88.

The Picturesque Atlas of Australasia was published in Sydney between 1886-88. Many of its over 700 wood-engraved illustrations were specially commissioned works by leading Australian artists. It was released in 42 separate editions usually bound into three large volumes and sold a remarkable 50,000 copies. (Ref: M&B; Tooley)